Muharraq
Place in Al Muharraq Governorate, Bahrain / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about city of Muharraq. For the island, see Muharraq Island. For the administritive division, see Muharraq Governorate.
Muharraq (Arabic: المحرق, romanized: al-Muḥarraq) is Bahrain's third-largest city and served as its capital until 1932 when it was replaced by Manama.[2][3] The population of Muharraq in 2020 was 263,373.
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Muharraq
المحرق | |
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Coordinates: 26°15′N 50°37′E | |
Country | Bahrain |
Governorate | Al Muharraq Governorate |
Area | |
• Total | 57.50 km2 (22.21 sq mi) |
Population (2012) | |
• Total | 176,583[1] |
• Density | 3,291/km2 (8,520/sq mi) |
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The city is located on Muharraq Island. Bahrain International Airport is also located on the island. Adjacent to Muharraq are the man-made Amwaj Islands, known for their large buildings, hotels and beaches. Muharraq is home to Muharraq Club, which is Bahrain's most successful football club. It is home to the famous Siyadi House. The city is also known for its souq (traditional market) and as a home of traditional arts and music; Ali Bahar, a popular and successful Bahraini singer is from Muharraq.